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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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My 1994 jeep Sport needs a new thermostat. Can I replace it my self? How hard is it to fix it? Anywhere I can look to fix it? thanks...
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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super easy, you should invest in a haynes repair manual. it well tell you step by step how to replace anything really and there only like 20-25 bucks at autozone or checker.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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cool,thanks. Are most repairs fairly easy on a Jeep?
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Some are, some aren't. Standard maintenance stuff, piece of cake. But anything major, maybe beyond the standard tune-up mechanical aptitude.

+2 on the Hayne's. Consider it your Cherokee "bible".
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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dude i have two of them. one in my jeep and one under my pillow
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 90xj,99xj,92mj
dude i have two of them. one in my jeep and one under my pillow
Such dedication........*sniff* I am humbled........



LOL! Just messin' But you have a good point. Know how to use the Hayne's..........and the intimate secrets of your Cherokee will open up to you. But just like good lovin', don't be afraid of getting a bit dirty. Damn! New sig line.

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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One caveat when dealing with 4.0 thermostat housing.
Make sure you tighten the bolts equally, DO NOT TORQUE ONE DOWN THEN THE OTHER.
You will need a new housing if you do.
It will break an ear off the housing.
I've broke two so far. I as being extra careful on the second and still broke it.

YOu can get the bottom bolt out without removing the belt and back in if your careful too.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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that was a line from the jeep gods ha x2 on the dont be afraid of gettin dirty thats how we learn
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Checkin' to see if the new sig works.... Yep.....
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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X3 on the Haynes book and IMO replace your 195* thermostat with a 180* No need to run the motor that hot unless we are trying to pass emissions.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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And when you start doing mods on your XJ. Loose the haynes manual and get "Eric's" book . http://ericsxj.com/
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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I wonder if anyone has ever found the ten commandments of Jeeps lol.
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